Seniors Christian Wiles and Louis Ridgway have been named Presidential Scholar Candidates by the U.S. Department of Education. They are two of the 500 semifinalists chosen this year based on SAT scores.
“When I found out, I was really happy,” Ridgway said. “My family is really proud of me.”
Ridgway received the letter confirming his success two weeks ago and is required to fill out applications and write multiple essays for the chance to be chosen as one of the 141 finalists.
Principal Karl Krawitz considers having students in the running to be Presidential Scholar’s an honor. East has had finalists for this scholarship program in the past and Dr. Krawitz is proud to be a part of that.
“They reflect on the entire student body and the school and the staff,” Dr. Krawitz said. “And in turn, their honor becomes ours.”
Wiles and Ridgway have to turn in their applications by Feb. 23 and the final results will be announced on April 18.
